As the need and dependency on wireless network is increasing, a stronger and faster network is required to cater to the demands of millions. The 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before.
Tag: IOT
IoT Development Boards Comparison: Choosing Best Hardware and Platforms for your Consumer connected product
The internet of things(IoT) is emerging at a quick speed. Reason behind is the availability of small, low-cost IoT hardware development boards. They come in practically infinite frameworks. IoT devices monitor and implement things or real-life elements, comprising industrial equipment, home appliances, buildings, cars, warehouse inventory items, and society.
China Unicom and Huawei to Work Together on 5G Network Slicing
China Unicom and Huawei have signed an agreement on 5G network slicing to jointly carry out research, demonstration, and application of 5G network slicing. Network slicing is a key native capability of 5G, which can maximize the efficiency of communications networks and reduce network construction and O&M costs.
EE, Telefónica, Vodafone Win Big in Ofcom’s 4G, 5G Spectrum Auction
UK’s telecom regulator Ofcom has released the outcome of the principal stage of its 4G, 5G spectrum auction. EE, Telefónica, Vodafone came out as big winners. Ofcom has been running an auction of spectrum in two frequency bands: 2.3 GHz, which is usable by current 4G mobile and 3.4 GHz, which is one of the… Continue reading EE, Telefónica, Vodafone Win Big in Ofcom’s 4G, 5G Spectrum Auction
3GPP Road to 5G Massive Internet of Things
In last few years, Internet of Things (IoT) standards have evolved considerably to provide seamless convergence of the digital and the physical world. IoT allows applications, machines connected to the network to communicate among them or with servers without human intervention.
Cisco and Partners to Start 5G Trial in Rural Areas of the UK
Cisco and it’s partners aim to create a UK government funded complete end-to-end rural 5G testbed system for trials of new wireless and networking technologies, spectrum sharing, new applications and services with a focus on testing and demonstrating approaches for ensuring that 5G connectivity is accessible and affordable in hard-to-reach rural areas.
Nokia, Intel and Verizon Demonstrate New Virtualized RAN Architectures
Nokia, Intel and Verizon are collaborating on new Cloud RAN architectures to provide the flexibility needed for the operator’s future services and requirements for 4G, 5G and IoT in the cloud.
T-Mobile Launches Narrowband IoT Plans
T-Mobile USA has launched narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) plan for $6 per year. T-Mobile launched NB-IoT last October and plans to launch the technology nationwide by mid-year. T-Mobile also announced that the company has certified new NB-IoT modules from u-blox and Sierra Wireless for use on its network.
SK Telecom Trials LTE Cat-M1 Technology for IoT Applications
SK Telecom has completed the deployment of LTE Cat-M1 technology for IoT applications on commercial LTE base stations in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm. LTE Cat-M1 is expected to lower manufacturing costs of IoT devices as its communications modules are much cost-effective than their counterparts for LTE-M, bringing more companies into an ecosystem for IoT… Continue reading SK Telecom Trials LTE Cat-M1 Technology for IoT Applications
AT&T Completes Nationwide Deployment of LTE-M Network for Internet of Things
US carrier AT&T has completed deployment of its nationwide LTE-M network ahead of schedule to enable a new generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and applications. The LTE-M network is now live across the U.S. on operator’s nationwide 4G LTE network, following software upgrades.